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We can, we must

We can, we must. We are the only ones we’ve got. :- Doug.

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A favorite song of your mother’s?

What is a favorite song of your mother? What does it mean to you? :- Doug.

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This conversation can make this family better

This conversation can make the world better. Our corner of the world. This family. Us. :- Doug.

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It could be possible

It could be possible. :- Doug.http://www.southbendeldercaringlaw.com/wp-login.php?action=logout&_wpnonce=a08c4b1ea5

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Dialogue negotiates transformation

Dialogue negotiates transformation. :- Doug.

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Interesting stuff happens

Open ears. Open mouth. Interesting stuff happens. :- Doug.

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What’s the one thing we have to do right?

What’s the one thing we have to do right? Let’s make a way. :- Doug.

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What good happens?

What good happens when you speak with one another? :- Doug.

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Who can we as family yet be?

Who can we as family yet be? :- Doug.

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Caring comes before lawyer

Some things are not precisely legal, but they are still about caring. This reminds me that caring comes before lawyer. :- Doug.

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Work to do

The loving have work to do right up to the last minute. :- Doug.

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Even though she has dementia

Even though she has dementia, she still has her capacity to want, to like, to choose, to love, to express, to be needed, to be a part of family and friends, to be hurt and impinged upon. Our job is … Continue reading

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These days we die so gradually we barely notice

These days we die so gradually we barely notice. Then comes the crisis—and we’re unprepared. So let’s work out how we can notice, perhaps prepare. We get weaker. There are ups and downs. People offer to help. We can resolve … Continue reading

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Forgetting is a reminder

Forgetting is a reminder For me to be present Just now To larger To particular :- Doug.

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Conscription of our elders

Where in our culture is the person who speaks out about the ethics of the organization? Who speaks to corporate actions, say greed and bribery, to governmental decisions, say war and conscription of our elders into homes of endless hours … Continue reading

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Medicine extending our days

Medicine can extend our days. In so doing, extend our suffering. :- Doug.

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History rewritten

History can be rewritten the next chapter. :- Doug.

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